But back in 1988, there was the possibility of getting a different pro team: the Milwaukee Brewers.
Five sites in Waukesha County were among 14 sites in the Milwaukee area suggested by consultants as possible locations for a new stadium, according to a Milwaukee Journal article from June 1988. At the time, County Stadium was 35 years old, so community leaders put together the Greater Milwaukee Committee to study possible sites.
Pewaukee s Western Lakes Golf Club had just opened, in April 1988, but was considered a potential site by the committee. Another nearby site under consideration was Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc.
August Pabst, the owner of Pabst Farms, was dubious the Brewers would play nearly 40 miles from Milwaukee.
Welcome to CaroMont Health Park, home of Gastonia s Honey Hunters
Welcome to CaroMont Health Park, home of professional baseball s Gastonia Honey Hunters.
CaroMont Health has purchased the naming rights to what had been known as the FUSE stadium, where the American League of Professional Baseball s newest team will begin play on May 27. The Opening Day opponent will be the Lancaster (Pa.) Barnstormers, marking the start of a seven-game homestand, and 120-game season scheduled to end Oct. 10 at home against the West Virginia Power.
Terms of the deal announced Monday by CaroMont Health, Gaston County s largest employer, and the Honey Hunters were not initially disclosed.
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With the so-called Ohtani rules junked, the Angels’ “super freak” is dominating as a hitter and a pitcher. “There are things that he can do on a baseball field that other people can’t.”